music

Toto’s “Africa” plays on repeat in the middle of the Namib Desert… for as long as it can play

Namibian artist Max Siedentopf has set up a sound installation in the coastal Namib Desert to play on loop.. MORE.. The 1982 track is quadruple platinum, and was the most streamed song in 2017, with over 440m views on YouTube. Mr Siedentopf tells the BBC it is set to play forever, with solar batteries “to … Read moreToto’s “Africa” plays on repeat in the middle of the Namib Desert… for as long as it can play

The KILLERS return with a strike against President Donald Trump

The KILLERS have returned with music that has social and political commentary about President Donald Trump and his push to build a wall… My home region of the coals mines of PA are mentioned. My advice: All comment threads are toxic.. just listen to the music and absorb the feeling.. .. the KILLERS are back.  … Read moreThe KILLERS return with a strike against President Donald Trump

MARILYN MANSON PROP DISASTER: INJURED AFTER STAGE PIECE FALLS AT THE HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM

Marilyn Manson cut his Saturday night show at New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom short after a stage prop collapsed atop the shock rocker. The severity of Manson’s injuries was unclear at press time, but the concert was canceled after a brief delay. “Manson suffered an injury towards the end of his incredible NYC show. He is … Read moreMARILYN MANSON PROP DISASTER: INJURED AFTER STAGE PIECE FALLS AT THE HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM

A graphic for those unclear as to who we are and where we came…

A graphic for those unclear as to who we are and where we came from… Today’s revelations concerning early life on earth–for some reason–remind me of the REM song HOW THE WEST WAS WON AND WHERE IT GOT US.. A somber song for reflection on how, but yet how little, we have come. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BC07l2_zKU?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=https://safe.txmblr.com&wmode=opaque&w=540&h=405]

Let’s sing the song of the century.. Summer going.. Wake me up when September ends 

I listened to Green Day’s AMERICAN IDIOT and 21ST CENTURY BREAKDOWN albums over the past few mornings during some driving to work.. This is a traditional time for me to break out the old 2004 song WAKE ME UP WHEN SEPTEMBER ENDS, and with the more recent inclusion of other tunes from the 21st CENTURY … Read moreLet’s sing the song of the century.. Summer going.. Wake me up when September ends 

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTVSBiBz10k?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=http://safe.txmblr.com&wmode=opaque&w=250&h=187] The Ragged Old Flag by Johnny Cash. America. Nostalgia. The good old days weren’t always that good. Tomorrow ain’t as bad as it seems..